VHSL Girls Lacrosse Spring 2023

[Anonymous]

The Final Poll - Bonus Edition

People always love more in life, so while sitting back waiting for a big day of games in Region D tonight, the Buckster decided to give the people what they want, and release this final (almost) pre-regional playoff poll of those teams still alive (sorry, no Westfield or Chantilly or others...)

1) Battlefield (13-1) – The Bobcats get here based on the fact that they haven't lost since March and quite frankly have the best path to a championship with only 1 major stumbling block against the Champe/Colgan winner before the finals.

2) Madison (9-4) Impressive win over Oakton could set up rematch but gives them a potential win or go home game against the troublesome Seahawks or the defending champs in the Region D semi-final, which keeps them off the top line for now.

tie. Oakton (14-1) If you believe some message board posters, this is the best team since sliced bread or at least the glory days of Langley, Woodson and Robinson. Losses happen and I won't overreact to them, but they continue to have a Madison "problem."

4) Woodson (14-3)- The Cavs got over the hump to get the Patriot district title from their rivals the Rams and now get the "Battlefield" half of the Region C bracket that puts them on a glide path to a state tourney spot.

5) Robinson (13-3) - The Rams saw their run of 2 straight Patriot district titles end as the Cavs finally gained the measure. Good news for them, is that last year's district runner-up was the region winner. Bad news for them is that the Region C bracket did them no favors giving them win or go-home games against West Potomac and then the winner of Sparty/Falls Church before they could get a trilogy with the Cavs.

6) South Lakes (12-4) –Catch a break by avoiding Oakton on a path to states, but the Patriots and Warhawks will make them earn it.

7) West Potomac (11-3) –The 3 seed from the Patriot disposed of the Stallions and now gets the Rams in a big win or go home. The last affair was a battle and the Wolverines hope to turn the tide this time.

8) Langley (11-4) -The Liberty District Champs are a sleeper in Region D and we should be in for a great game tonight as they take on Centreville.

tie. Centreville (10-6) - C'mon, you know the Buckster couldn't resist one more tie to be settle on the field. There will be no BBQ platter when Langley emerges from the underground bunker tonight, but there will be a dogfight (or is it cat fight with a wildcat?).

10) West Springfield (10-6) – Sparty did what was expected in sending TCW back to the blue turf and now gets a rematch with the surprise National District Champs Falls Church on Monday, before another possible rematch with the Rams/Wolverines winner on Wednesday.

11) Yorktown (8-9) – A win tonight and the defending champs can pull back to .500 for only the second time this season. Working for them is that their biggest win to date was what did it (over Robo) the first time. Top that win to tonight and we may need to give them another look.

12) John Champe (10-4) – Almost shocked the world with a big rally against Battlefield in the district final. The 2nd bid in Region B is likely down to the winner of their game with Colgan.

tie) Colgan (14-0) – As noted, most likely this tie gets decided on the field with a bid to states on the line in Region B.

14) Falls Church (10-6) - The surprise National District repeat champs debut in the rankings at the right time after a big win over Justice. Host a rematch with West Springfield on Monday.

15) Justice (10-4) - the bright side of their loss to Falls Church is that they are likely the 2nd best shot to get a state bid from their half of the Region C bracket. The bad news is that Woodson stands in their way.

tie. The Cosby Show (13-1) - The Huxtables sneak in as they seemed poised for a Region A state bid with Ocean View and even though Freeman ended their undefeated season last night, a 12-10 loss to the Mavericks is nothing to sneeze at (even if DF is not your sister's Freeman this year).

[Anonymous]

I think this came out elsewhere a day or two ago before regional action.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Why did all the Yorktown girls drop their sticks like this was k-2 lacrosse anyway? No rules that you have to do that now. The whole thing was weird and I don’t have a dog in this fight. Just watched online.

My guess would be that is why the parent probably thought it was the injured players stick

The "parent" looked to be the South Lakes AD. Seriously doubt he was doing anything nefarious.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The Final Poll - Bonus Edition

People always love more in life, so while sitting back waiting for a big day of games in Region D tonight, the Buckster decided to give the people what they want, and release this final (almost) pre-regional playoff poll of those teams still alive (sorry, no Westfield or Chantilly or others...)

1) Battlefield (13-1) – The Bobcats get here based on the fact that they haven't lost since March and quite frankly have the best path to a championship with only 1 major stumbling block against the Champe/Colgan winner before the finals.

2) Madison (9-4) Impressive win over Oakton could set up rematch but gives them a potential win or go home game against the troublesome Seahawks or the defending champs in the Region D semi-final, which keeps them off the top line for now.

tie. Oakton (14-1) If you believe some message board posters, this is the best team since sliced bread or at least the glory days of Langley, Woodson and Robinson. Losses happen and I won't overreact to them, but they continue to have a Madison "problem."

4) Woodson (14-3)- The Cavs got over the hump to get the Patriot district title from their rivals the Rams and now get the "Battlefield" half of the Region C bracket that puts them on a glide path to a state tourney spot.

5) Robinson (13-3) - The Rams saw their run of 2 straight Patriot district titles end as the Cavs finally gained the measure. Good news for them, is that last year's district runner-up was the region winner. Bad news for them is that the Region C bracket did them no favors giving them win or go-home games against West Potomac and then the winner of Sparty/Falls Church before they could get a trilogy with the Cavs.

6) South Lakes (12-4) –Catch a break by avoiding Oakton on a path to states, but the Patriots and Warhawks will make them earn it.

7) West Potomac (11-3) –The 3 seed from the Patriot disposed of the Stallions and now gets the Rams in a big win or go home. The last affair was a battle and the Wolverines hope to turn the tide this time.

8) Langley (11-4) -The Liberty District Champs are a sleeper in Region D and we should be in for a great game tonight as they take on Centreville.

tie. Centreville (10-6) - C'mon, you know the Buckster couldn't resist one more tie to be settle on the field. There will be no BBQ platter when Langley emerges from the underground bunker tonight, but there will be a dogfight (or is it cat fight with a wildcat?).

10) West Springfield (10-6) – Sparty did what was expected in sending TCW back to the blue turf and now gets a rematch with the surprise National District Champs Falls Church on Monday, before another possible rematch with the Rams/Wolverines winner on Wednesday.

11) Yorktown (8-9) – A win tonight and the defending champs can pull back to .500 for only the second time this season. Working for them is that their biggest win to date was what did it (over Robo) the first time. Top that win to tonight and we may need to give them another look.

12) John Champe (10-4) – Almost shocked the world with a big rally against Battlefield in the district final. The 2nd bid in Region B is likely down to the winner of their game with Colgan.

tie) Colgan (14-0) – As noted, most likely this tie gets decided on the field with a bid to states on the line in Region B.

14) Falls Church (10-6) - The surprise National District repeat champs debut in the rankings at the right time after a big win over Justice. Host a rematch with West Springfield on Monday.

15) Justice (10-4) - the bright side of their loss to Falls Church is that they are likely the 2nd best shot to get a state bid from their half of the Region C bracket. The bad news is that Woodson stands in their way.

tie. The Cosby Show (13-1) - The Huxtables sneak in as they seemed poised for a Region A state bid with Ocean View and even though Freeman ended their undefeated season last night, a 12-10 loss to the Mavericks is nothing to sneeze at (even if DF is not your sister's Freeman this year).

Looks like South Lakes didn't catch any breaks "avoiding Oakton". Not sure where their Hype came from all year.

[Anonymous]

South Lakes hype came from a similar source of hot air as the Centerville hype, which will also dissipate Monday.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:South Lakes hype came from a similar source of hot air as the Centerville hype, which will also dissipate Monday.

Sure bud. I guess we will see. Just a bit of banter.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Cville vs Oakton and Madison vs Langley next week for Region semis. Any updates on Robo/Woodson side?

How is Langley still in it after their loss last night?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Cville vs Oakton and Madison vs Langley next week for Region semis. Any updates on Robo/Woodson side?

How is Langley still in it after their loss last night?

Madison is playing Yorktown. Don't believe Langley is still in it.

[Anonymous]

Langley lost to Centreville 10-6 and is out.
Monday
Yorktown at Madison 530pm
Centreville at Oakton 7pm

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Cville vs Oakton and Madison vs Langley next week for Region semis. Any updates on Robo/Woodson side?

How is Langley still in it after their loss last night?

That's an error by the previous poster. Langley is out of it. Madison plays Yorktown on Monday.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Langley lost to Centreville 10-6 and is out.
Monday
Yorktown at Madison 530pm
Centreville at Oakton 7pm

Dang, those are going to be two good games.
Going to check locations to see if we can catch both. :up:

Thanks for the heads up.

[Anonymous]

Guess the liberty district coach of the year (langleys Burke) struggled to motivate and or make adjustments to beat cville. Reports say she was out of her league again as she couldn’t coach at that level

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Langley lost to Centreville 10-6 and is out.
Monday
Yorktown at Madison 530pm
Centreville at Oakton 7pm

Dang, those are going to be two good games.
Going to check locations to see if we can catch both. :up:

Thanks for the heads up.

Madison and Oakton are about a few miles from each other so u may be able to catch both. Agreed both good matchups.

[Anonymous]

Do we think Cville can beat Oakton?

[Anonymous]

3rd time they are playing each other. Stop or limit #22 for centreville as Langley could not. Both teams should “know” each other pretty well by now. Oakton a bit more overall team in my estimation having watched both.